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Here's what you need to know about Barrie's by-law in regards to chimineas and the recent changes.

ALL Outdoor Burning

The City considers chimineas or fire places used outdoors to be Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliances (OSFBAs). The Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliances By-law was passed in 2007 to ensure fire safety and wellbeing, as well as educating residents of requirements and their responsibilities. It is not to be confused with the Open Air Burning By-law for fire pits (and containers not under the OSFBA category), which require a permit every time you plan to burn.

The cost of the yearly permit is going up to $22 on May 1st, 2015. Until then permits will still be sold at the current price of $10 and are valid until December 31st. They are available at barrie.ca/OnlineServices as well as at the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service headquarters on 155 Dunlop Street West.

A few things you should remember before using your OSFBA this year:

• The permit only applies to the use of an approved OSFBA;

• An approved OSFBA is designed to use solid fuel, is made of noncombustible material, is enclosed on all sides, and has a spark arresting device for all vents and chimneys;

• Tenants require the owner's permission to obtain a permit. Tenants must apply in person at 155 Dunlop Street West with the owner's permission in writing (email/letter) to obtain a permit;

• The fire must be kept to a minimum of 4m from any dwelling or structure, 2m from any combustible materials, 5m from the forest or woodland, 3m from overhanging vegetation;

• Burning is only allowed from 8:00am until midnight;

• Burn dry and clean wood only;

• Do not burn when wind speed is more than 20km/hr, rain or fog is present, or when a burn ban is in place;

• Should a ban come into effect, the City of Barrie will update their website, notify local media, and post notices to Twitter and Facebook;

• If fire crews are called to your home on an outdoor burning complaint, you will be asked to extinguish the fire (even with a permit). If within 24 hours crews are called to a second complaint for outdoor burning, you will be asked to extinguish the fire and a provincial offense notice with a $305 fine will be issued. It is the responsibility of the resident to ensure that the OSFBA by-law requirements are met;

• If you have a permit but do not meet the guidelines outlined in the by-law you will be fined $305.

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